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Sean LaPointe

Sean is a personal finance writer with a strong passion for helping others become more financially literate and make better financial decisions. He covers everything from credit cards to savings to investing.

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Personal Finance

Why the UK is facing a £371bn savings shortfall

| Sean LaPointe

The UK is facing a multibillion-pound savings shortfall. Here's a brief overview of the cause for this and a few…

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Personal Finance

Stamp duty relief behind August’s surprise house price growth

| Sean LaPointe

Did the stamp duty holiday on properties worth up to £250,000 played a decisive role in last month's unexpected rise…

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Personal Finance

Revenge spending: top tips to avoid over-financing FOMO

| Sean LaPointe

Has the Covid-19 pandemic left with you experiencing FOMO? Here are a few practical tips to help you avoid 'revenge…

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Personal Finance

The Marks and Spencer share price beat the rest of the LSE last week

| Sean LaPointe

The share price of Marks and Spencer soared last week, making the UK retailer the biggest gainer on the LSE.…

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Personal Finance

31% of students don’t understand contents insurance

| Sean LaPointe

New research reveals that a large number of students do not understand contents insurance and what it covers. Read on…

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Personal Finance

The majority of UK investors are optimistic stock markets will perform well for the rest of the year

| Sean LaPointe

Stock markets have performed relatively well so far this year, but what do investors expect to happen for the rest…

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Investing Articles

These are the documents businesses should be shredding

| Sean LaPointe

These are the documents that as a business owner you should prioritise shredding to avoid having them fall into the…

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Personal Finance

Brits increasingly favour investing in shares… and doing it themselves

| Sean LaPointe

New research shows that Brits are increasingly favouring investing in stocks and shares than low-interest savings accounts. But why?

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Personal Finance

1 in 50 businesses expect to make people redundant in the next 3 months

| Sean LaPointe

With some businesses likely to make redundancies in the next few months, Sean Lapointe takes a look at the data…

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Personal Finance

Help to Buy: Why rising house prices pose a risk to buyers using the scheme

| Sean LaPointe

The number of buyers using the Help to Buy scheme has hit an all-time high. However, experts warn that rising…

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Personal Finance

10 places where kids can eat for free this summer

| Sean LaPointe

Want to treat your kids this summer without breaking the bank. Here are 10 places in the UK where your…

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Personal Finance

How batching can cut your food bill by £1,100 a year

| Sean LaPointe

Do you want to save up to £1,100 on your annual food expenditure? Batching could be the ultimate solution. Here…

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Personal Finance

These are the best-performing women-led companies in the FTSE 100

| Sean LaPointe

I take a look at the best performing female-led companies in the FTSE 100 and tell you whether and how…

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Personal Finance

The estimated stamp duty price on some of England’s most iconic properties

| Sean LaPointe

Here is the potential amount of stamp duty you would have to pay on some of England’s most iconic and…

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Personal Finance

42% of Brits have been priced out of foreign holidays by the additional costs of Covid-19 testing

| Sean LaPointe

Millions of Brits have been priced out of foreign holidays due to additional costs of Covid-19 testing. Here is the…

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Personal Finance

UK government tells pension funds to invest in unlisted firms

| Sean LaPointe

The UK government has issued a rallying call to pension funds in the country to invest in unlisted companies to…

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Personal Finance

Meggitt shares beat the rest of the LSE last week

| Sean LaPointe

Meggitt, a UK aerospace and defence products company, saw its shares soar last week, outperforming the rest of the LSE.…

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Personal Finance

These are the UK’s most popular cars!

| Sean LaPointe

These are the most popular cars among UK motorists that are likely to give you the best the best value…

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Personal Finance

The credit card offering up to 30% immediate cashback at 600+ London restaurants*

| Sean LaPointe

Revolut has launched a new cashback feature that allows you to get up to 30% cashback when you wine and…

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Personal Finance

Global mergers and acquisitions (M&A) deals hit all-time high

| Sean LaPointe

Global M&A deals hit an all-time high in the first seven months of 2021, latest figures show. Here is a…

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Investing Articles

What is a money transfer?

| Sean LaPointe

A money transfer is a quick and easy way to move cash to your bank account from your credit card.…

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African American woman working in home office
Personal Finance

Fifth self-employed (SEISS) grant: who is eligible and how do I apply?

| Sean LaPointe

Applications for the fifth and final round of the self-employed (SEISS) grant are now open. Find out who is eligible,…

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Personal Finance

Furlough: why many older workers could be facing unemployment when the scheme ends

| Sean LaPointe

A new report has shown that one in three people still on furlough is over 50. Here's why these workers…

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Personal Finance

Q2 saw highest number of new companies listing on AIM since 2018

| Sean LaPointe

Q2 has been good for the AIM market. We take a look at what's caused this and why the AIM…

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Personal Finance

Government reject calls to lower State Pension age to 60

| Sean LaPointe

We look at why campaigners have been calling on the government to lower the State Pension age to 60 and…

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Personal Finance

Will the government U-turn on backdating the stamp duty holiday? A case for buyers who missed out

| Sean LaPointe

The decision not to backdate the stamp duty holiday has left some buyers feeling frustrated. Will the government U-turn on…

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Personal Finance

Revealed: the cars that best hold their value in the UK

| Sean LaPointe

Thinking of buying a new car soon? We reveal the car models that best hold their value and those that…

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Personal Finance

1,262% rise in 95% mortgages since January!

| Sean LaPointe

Recent research reveals that the 95% mortgage is on the rise across the UK since January. Here's what the rise…

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Sixed group of millennial aged friends discuss investing
Personal Finance

Why are China stocks plunging in the US?

| Sean LaPointe

China stocks listed in the United States are plummeting after a series of crackdowns in the education and tech sectors. Here…

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How home swapping can save you an average of £1,065 on a week’s holiday

| Sean LaPointe

Want to save up to £1,065 on a week's holiday? Home swapping could be the answer. Read on to find…

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Personal Finance

Revealed! Drivers of these cars have the highest number of accidents

| Sean LaPointe

Can the types of cars we drive affect our likelihood of being involved in car accidents? New research suggests so. Read…

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Personal Finance

Why Sumo Group shares beat the rest of the LSE last week

| Sean LaPointe

Shares in UK gaming company Sumo Group soared in price last week, outperforming the rest of the LSE. Read on…

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Personal Finance

1,936% increase in UK credit card fraud over the last 16 years

| Sean LaPointe

A brief breakdown of credit card fraud in the UK, including how it has increased over the last two decades…

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Personal Finance

Fineco traders have been buying Royal Dutch Shell shares

| Sean LaPointe

Fineco traders have been trading Royal Dutch Shell shares heavily. Here is the reason why and a summary of other…

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For sale sign outside a home in an affluent suburb of London
Personal Finance

June’s house sales doubled May’s, setting a new record

| Sean LaPointe

UK house sales hit a new record high in June. Here's a closer look at the numbers and some of…

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Personal Finance

10 reasons Brits need more space in their homes

| Sean LaPointe

Many Brits feel that they need more space in their homes. And as it turns out, there are plenty of…

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For sale sign outside a home in an affluent suburb of London
Personal Finance

Half of Brits would move to a bigger home if given the chance

| Sean LaPointe

We take a closer look at why Brits are desperate for more space, and why many would move to a…

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Personal Finance

Avast shares beat the rest of the LSE last week

| Sean LaPointe

Avast, the popular maker of cyber security software, had a good week on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) last week.…

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Sixed group of millennial aged friends discuss investing
Personal Finance

Can I buy shares in F45?

| Sean LaPointe

Global fitness franchise F45 Training has listed its shares on the New York Stock Exchange. We take a look at…

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Sixed group of millennial aged friends discuss investing
Personal Finance

Can I buy shares in Zomato?

| Sean LaPointe

On 14 July, Indian online food delivery platform Zomato launched its IPO. We tell you more about the IPO and…

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